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Re: Good all around budget lens
In reply to xceebeex,
5 months ago
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28-135 is not a good option. It was designed for film cameras, where 28-135 was a do-everything range. But you already have 55-250 covered, so then it's only going to be useful for 28-54mm and you will definitely, without a doubt, miss 18-27mm. It's a key range.
If you liked the 18-55 IS, you can pick another up used for $100 easy. If you want to use this as an opportunity to upgrade, I would seriously consider one of these lenses, depending on budget:
Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 (used only) - wider range, faster aperture, 1:2 macro capability, great optics, No image stabilization
Sigma 17-70mm f2.8-4 OS - newer version of the above lens, adds stabilization and faster telephoto aperture, but regarded as slightly less sharp
Tamron 17-50mm f2.8 - sharp with a fast f2.8 aperture at all focal lengths. Great for everything you used the 18-55 IS for, but also more bg blur in portraits, and faster shutter speeds in low light.
Sigma 17-50mm OS. - Basically like the Tamron 17-50, but quieter focusing and image stabilization
Canon 15-85mm IS USM - it's the "pro" version of the 18-55 kit lens. Sharper optics, wider and longer zoom, fast quiet focusing. Same slow f3.5-5.6 max aperture.
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